1. A significant reduction in valley temperatures seems
to occur on selected dates during summer months. This needs more
analysis to determine when and how much water is flowing in the
river to identify the effect and its response. In summer, the
constant discharge of water reduces bottomland temperatures. In
other seasons,the varied releases need to be studied to identify a
pattern.

2. Microclimate effects seem to be the most pronounced during
the hours of darkness and become almost insignificant during the
daytime and late afternoon hours.

3. More data loggers are needed to determine the extent of the
climate modification farther away from the river. Preliminary data
suggests that effects are pronounced only at or near the water's
edge, and perhaps do not extend throughout the entire
floodplain.

Phase 2 Findings - Is there a
relationship between the time water is released and the temperatures
observed?